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NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Hillsborough CountyJuly 30, 2026Hillsborough

Temple Terrace man pleads guilty to threatening media company employees

Andrew Nikhil Aiyar, 28, has pleaded guilty to sending violent threats to employees of an American media company and the family of a political media personality. He faces up to five years in federal prison.

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Why It Matters

A federal criminal case has resulted in a guilty plea for threats made against private citizens, establishing a maximum potential prison sentence of five years for the defendant.

Key Facts

  • Andrew Nikhil Aiyar pleaded guilty to threatening to kill people associated with an American media company.
  • The defendant faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.
  • The threats occurred between September and November 2025.
  • Targets of the threats included the wife of a prominent political media personality.
  • Specific threats included statements about killing family members and children.
  • A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.
  • The case was investigated by the FBI and the Temple Terrace Police Department.

Who's Mentioned

organizationTemple Terrace Police Department“The local agency that assisted in the investigation.”personAndrew Nikhil Aiyar“The defendant who pleaded guilty to making threats.”organizationDepartment of Justice“The federal agency that announced the guilty plea.”organizationFederal Bureau of Investigation“The agency that investigated the case.”